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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.22, 3,943.26 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.22, 3,943.26 and 1,167.24 is: 1,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.22 : 3,943.26 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.22/3,943.26 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.22x = 3,943.26 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.22x = 4,602,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,730.80/2,628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.27

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